HMS Rodney - Tamiya 1/700 scale

[Jim R]

Hi all
I hope some of you remember this - it's been a while. Toons and Starter Kit fun have taken their toll on my bench time. I have been doing bits and pieces on this so I'll update to where I'm at.
First off thanks for all your lovely comments - on a long slow build they really help keep the mojo high.
I have done some subtle weathering. Mainly oil streaking on the hull and a pin wash. At least it's a start.







I have worked on the many ships boats.



Some even have oars and a rudder (PE)




They are ridiculously tiny!



I have also fitted the wood deck. First time I have used one. I was worried about getting it fitted. It is self adhesive so you only have one chance. In reality it was quite straightforward.







These were really useful for pressing the deck into place - especially the edges. Bought them for something ages ago and never used them



Thanks for sticking with this.

Jim

 

[Deleted member 4539]

The streaking looks great Jim and those wooden decks are fantastic and really make a difference .

 

[SimonT]

Hi Jim,
Streaking looks good

Question on the wood deck - do you have to lower or thin the plastic decks to compensate for the thickness of the wood which is being stuck on top of what should be the top surface?

 

[Fernando N]

Neat work on the little boats and nice start on the weathering Jim.

Love the addition of the wooden deck.

 

[minitnkr]

Nice job so far. Always thought this design was very aggressive and an excellent chase solution. It's darn hard to beat a wooden deck w/plastic. PaulE

 

[Wouter]

Hi Jim, very pleased to see this one again. Streaking is subtle but effective.

A tip I learned from shipbuilders regarding a self adhesive wooden deck: add a small drop of diswashing soap in water and brush a bit of the water on the surface where the wooden deck needs to be put in place. This slows down the adhering time and gives you more room to adjust errors. Haven't tried it myself yet but sounds sane to me ^^.
Now don't keep us waiting for too long for a next update skipper :P

 

[boatman]

HI Jim very nice build
chris

 

[Steve Jones]

Well its my turn to say "WOW"!!. That decking is awesome. This really is something special. Keep it comin at your own pace my friend

 

[spanner570]

Jim, I have much the same question as SimonT.
Most of the deck detail is now below the new wooden deck level. How on earth do you fill all those gaps caused by different levels to bring the fittings flush with the stuck-on deck?

 

[Lee Drennen]

Looks beautiful Jim love the deck work. I have the Italeri Graf Spree I got as a gift. I would love to build it but never built a ship. Any pointers??

 

[Deleted member 4539]

Jim, I have much the same question as SimonT.
Most of the deck detail is now below the new wooden deck level. How on earth do you fill all those gaps caused by different levels to bring the fittings flush with the stuck-on deck?

Hi Ron.
I can give you my answer about wooden decks.
I have used them a few times now and quite simply I don't fill the gaps.Just do a good paintjob and they become hardly noticable.
Also by the time the kit is finished they become less visible plus these photos are much bigger than the actual model.
Hope this helps.
Ralph.

 

[Graham D]

Those oil streaks are well done, build is great so far

 

[Si Benson]

Morning Jim,
Looking very nice indeed, can’t believe how small these life boats are!!

Coming along brilliantly

 

[RM6239]

Jim, looking good, those wooden decks will really set the model off when it's all finished.

cheers
Ross

 

[Mickc1440]

Nice to see this one again, some really nice progress.

 

[rtfoe]

Jim, when I heard you were streaking I had to cover my eyes...thank goodness they were oil stains Nice work and the wooden deck too...very real looking. Good that the build is back up again.

Hi Jim, very pleased to see this one again. Streaking is subtle but effective.

A tip I learned from shipbuilders regarding a self adhesive wooden deck: add a small drop of diswashing soap in water and brush a bit of the water on the surface where the wooden deck needs to be put in place. This slows down the adhering time and gives you more room to adjust errors. Haven't tried it myself yet but sounds sane to me ^^.
Now don't keep us waiting for too long for a next update skipper :P

Wouter, I think it should work as its the same principle used when applying adhesived backing car tint on glass. When satisfied of the position you squeeze the soapy water by pressing down away from the center.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Jim R]

Hi all
Really appreciate all the positive posts
Wouter - that tip with the washing up liquid sounds good. Thanks
Lee - Your Graf Spee, go for it. Ships are fun. I would like to do a 1/350 model but they don't come cheap.
Simon and Ron - Ralph has said pretty much what I would say. The wood deck is a very thin veneer. This is an off cut with the backing still on. The backing that protects the glue is like cling film.


The detail on the decks is still quite proud.




Wooden decks are probably best considered as a trade off between looking good (although some ship modellers don't agree) and the problems you brought up. The other advantage, of course, is the painting of the deck details. No masking, just slap on the paint and the wooden deck covered the mess. Also painting styrene to look convincingly like wood is not easy.
Jim

 

[JR]

Just found this again Jim.
Wow it is, some great detailing, that photo of the blade show just how small those boats they are. Well done all round, one last thing that wodern deck is the dogs .

 

[Deleted member 6559]

Absolutely superb work Jim. I'm used to seeing your crisp, clean modelling, but this is taking it to a new level. The deck veneers look superb - something I would not have the patience to do.

 

[Jim R]

Hi all
Between BBQs in the garden, granddading duties and part 2 of the Starter Kit Challenge bench time for this has been minimal but a bit of progress.

Most of the main superstructure, bridge etc are fixed and I can't put off the railings any longer. Although I have done a couple of 1/700 ships before I only put on a few simple bits of railing but on this I'd like to do more. I don't know if there is a correct way but this is what I'm hoping will work.

Cut a thin strip of cartridge paper and use it to get the railing length and bends sorted.


Transfer length and bends to the PE railing and it should fit OK.






Now the railing will be painted and then fitted using Gator Glue. When dry a few drops of thin CA will make things nice and secure.

Well that's the plan anyway

Jim